Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski has acknowledged that he’s going into this offseason actively pursuing catching help to complement Alex Avila. On Day 2 of the GM Meetings, the club saw its catching options decrease considerably after Florida signed free-agent John Buck.

The Tigers were thought to be included in the early discussions for Buck, but were searching for a catcher to complement Alex Avila and reportedly did not view Buck worthy of a three-year, $18 million investment. Dombrowski reiterated last week that the club is content with Avila as the team's No. 1 catcher.

The consensus from several major-league insiders is that $18 million for the 30-year-old Buck was a bit pricey, even in an arguably thin catching market. Then again, the Tigers could consider offering a soon-to-be 32-year-old catcher $60 million-plus -- or perhaps even more due to Buck's signing.

Multiple baseball insiders suggest Buck's deal gives free agent catcher Victor Martinez, easily the most appealing free-agent catcher, more leverage on the open market. Boston is said to still be interested in re-signing Martinez, but GM Theo Epstein remains steadfast in only offering him a three-year deal.

Martinez is said to be holding out for a four-year deal and it's entirely possible a team is willing to offer the switch-hitting slugger a five-year deal. The Rangers are also reportedly interested in Martinez, but see him more as a designated hitter than a catcher.

Dombrowski said he is also interested in acquiring a middle-of-the-lineup power hitter in the form of an outfielder or designated hitter. Martinez would fit that need. Free agent catchers A.J. Pierzynski, Bengie Molina and Ramon Hernandez could also be considered.

Dombrowski, who is notorious for acting quickly, enters the second day of the three-day GM Meetings and has yet to address three of his club's top priorities. Dombrowski has expressed interest in an acquiring a middle-of-the-lineup power-hitter, a backup catcher and adding middle relief help. But, that will likely change today.

On Tuesday, Dombrowski told FOXSports.com that relievers are “one of the stronger areas in free agency.” Dombrowski is also reportedly not entirely set on adding a right-handed reliever to Detroit’s bullpen and said the club add left-handers, right-handers or both to their bullpen this winter.